Published inMigration MemoirsLearning to Speak to My GrandparentsI loved those days as a kid when I would be greeted by the smell of enchiladas, beans, and rice after the four-hour drive through the…May 12, 20222May 12, 20222
Mexican Immigration and the Journey of My GrandparentsSometimes I look at my grandparents and wonder about their life story. My grandmother is 74 and my grandfather 72. It has been a lifetime…Apr 28, 2022Apr 28, 2022
Two Mexican Immigrants’ Journey: The History of Mexican Immigration in the U.S.I have lived twenty-two years on Earth without a clue on how two immigrants from Mexico went on to shape my life in every aspect. Two…Mar 2, 20221Mar 2, 20221
Define YourselfI was about 9 or 10 year old. I was so upset at my family I didn’t talk to them for a day or two. As I sat on my bed crying my eyes out, I…May 18, 2021May 18, 2021
Love over BloodKrizia Walker waited patiently and shook her leg nervously, as drips of sweat slid down her forehead, falling on her hospital gown. Her…Apr 21, 2021Apr 21, 2021
What If….The day that changed my life was your typical April night in Southern California. Not too hot like the dog days of summer and not too cold…Mar 29, 2021Mar 29, 2021
Published inUnder the SunThe Power of Social Media: How Two Small Businesses Used Online Platforms to Thrive in the PandemicAs one enters through the doors of this small, cozy store, customers know this is not an ordinary store. Thousands of Hot Wheels cars line…Mar 25, 2021Mar 25, 2021
15-Minute ObservationMy dog’s name is Big Dog. A quite unusual name yet perfectly describes him. He is as big as my glass coffee table. He is a mix of a pit…Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
A Bride’s ButterfliesThe floral scent of the flowers, the glistening whiteness of the bride’s dress, and the swelling eyes of the guest are typical sights and…Feb 22, 2021Feb 22, 2021